Vice President of Operations

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the senior operations leadership, fiscal planning and resource allocation for inbound and outbound warehouse operations, fleet services, facilities management (building, property, maintenance, security, sanitation),
transportation (routing, delivery, logistics and backhaul management), and equipment maintenance.

This leader is a member of the OpCo senior leadership team, reporting to the Opco President, and is responsible for management and direction of the Transportation and Warehouse Departments achieving performance metrics, expense and revenue management, and compliance with established safety standards and government regulations.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Analyzes facility size, storage, shipping and receiving capabilities, then plans proactively directs the business in order to facilitate future growth.
• Leads compliance efforts with regard to requirements of local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, DOT, FDA, USDA, DOL, etc).
• Leads and directs maintenance activities of the warehouse, fleet services, equipment, ammonia refrigeration system, HVAC systems, fire protection, and office, in an effort to reduce or eliminate injuries or accidents, damage/loss of product or equipment, and unnecessary added costs.
• Develops and directs contingency protocols to avoid business disruption in emergency situations.
• Partners collaboratively with Sales and Marketing to resolve any customer or delivery issues. Visits customers on-site to address issues and/or address service challenges.
• Continuously improves operational strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry
• Owns the budget development process, to include management and reporting of labor costs, materials, goods and services, capital investments, depreciation, maintenance and repair, and third party contracts.
• Leads and directs all aspects of operational performance, adjusting activities to meet or exceed financial targets.
• Directs the physical inventory processes, and associated dollar values, to achieve optimum cash flow and customer service levels.
• Actively supports other departments in the achievement of their financial and service goals.
• Provides expertise and assistance in the solicitation of new or prospective business by participating in meetings and other activities to help build customer relations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in business, operations, or related field.

7 - 10 years foodservice operations or related area with supervisory experience.

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.